Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH8 matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FH8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.